Former Power 106.1 Radio Personality “Tysheeks” Killed, Suspect Arrested

FLORIDA- Former radio personality for Power 106.1, Tasheka Young, has been killed and police have charged her boyfriend in connection to her death.

Bursey Armstrong, 33, was taken into custody Sunday.

Police from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said they were responding to the Mission Pointe apartments on July 23 and found Tasheka Young, 33, who was pregnant at the time, deceased.

Police said on Twitter that “Evidence suggested foul play” in Young’s death.

Armstrong reportedly used a handgun to kill young.

Young left behind 3 children, and Armstrong is the father.

Power 106.1 posted a tribute on their Facebook page, writing:

“Tasheka Young, ‘Tysheeks’, was a spirited, ambitious, and loved part of the Power 106.1 family for many years. She loved her job, her community, and most of all her family. Her voice will never be forgotten and we pray for her and her family.”